Thought I was climbing up out of hell. Along comes some stress and boom...down. chills which lasts all day...eye twitches..light headedness. Just when I was having glimpses of my old self...am taking xanax at a low dose. On the one hand, I'm terrified to take more. But then if it gives me some refief...why not. Can deal with rehab if I ever get better. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Am also thinking about making an appt with Dr Rey. Anyone know how far out appt are.
Whatever works is what it takes. If you do well on xanax and taking it often, may want to try klonopin if your doc recommends, since it has a longer half-life. I would discuss the potential tolerance/withdrawal issues with your doc early on. I am not sure but it might be an easier road to be on these meds only occasionally, or perhaps could see how it goes not to be on them from time to time. I found magnesium to be helpful in calming the brain down, also while getting of the benzos. Again, good to ask the doc about - it is better to have a few things in your arsenal than a single gun approach.
- When filling out a recent intake form that asked what stressed me, I simply put "Life" - so understand where you might be coming from.
